Technical guides from our Lancashire and Staffordshire teams
In keeping with our commitment to transparency and best practices, Truss Form presents a detailed compilation of our technical guides. On this page, you can find all the relevant information on the specifications of our roof trusses and joists. For over 30 years, we have been providing precision-engineered roof trusses and joists to customers throughout the Midlands, Lancashire and all of England and Wales.
Metal Web Joists
Truss Form designs and manufactures the posi-joist metal web joist system. Metal web joists are commonly known as posi-joists, easi-joists, space joists, or eco-joists.
These joists outperform sawn timber in span and dimensional stability. Furthermore, the added benefits of a greater bearing area and open web system make them easier to install for the carpenter, plumber and electrician, reducing your time and cost expenditure.
Trussed Rafters (Roof Trusses)
Room in roof trusses are becoming increasingly popular and account for 30% of all trusses used. As the housing market heats up, this figure will rise as builders and architects seek to maximise living space by utilising loft areas. Favoured by small to medium sized building companies, room in roof trusses are effective, affordable and versatile construction components. Truss Form provides expertly fabricated roof trusses to commercial, industrial, agricultural and private clients throughout Lancashire, the Midlands and all of England and Wales.
Associated Metalwork
Timber to Wallplate Connectors
Timber to Timber Connectors
- [UZ] - Noggin Support Clip
- [KM] - Mini Hanger
- [TM] - Midi Shoe
- [TS] - Truss Shoe
- [HMH] - Heavy Multi Hanger
- [HGG] - Heavy Girder to Girder Hanger
- [VHGG] - Very Heavy Girder to Girder Hanger
- [KH] - Kwiki Hanger (Standard Leg)
- [KHL] - Kwiki Hanger (Long Leg)
- [MH] - Multi Hanger
- [UH] - Universal Hanger - YouTube
- [HUH] - Heavy Universal Hanger - YouTube
- [SA-45] - Skewed Angle 45° Hanger
- [VS] - Variable Skewed Timber Hanger
Masonry Hangers
- [JHI] - Masonry Joist Hanger
- [RB-JHI] - Rapid Build Masonry Joist Hanger
- [FMHI] - Flexible Masonry Hanger
- [VSM] - Variable Skew Masonry Hanger
Restraint Straps & Brackets
- [RST] - Restraint Strap Twist
- [HDGS] - Heavy Duty Galvanised Strap
- [VRS] - Vertical Restraint Strap (Wallplate Strap)
- [PFS] - Pre Formed Strap (Gable Restraint Strap)
- [GRB-100] - Gable Restraint Bracket - YouTube
- [GPC] - Gable Panel Connector - Video Demo